Morana (Gureghar) Dam, is an earthfill dam on Morana river near Patan, Satara district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

Morana (Gureghar) Dam
Location of Morana (Gureghar) Dam in Maharashtra
Official name	Morana (Gureghar) Dam
Location	Patan
Coordinates	17.2916632°N 73.834884°E / 17.2916632; 73.834884
Opening date	2006
Owner(s)	Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of dam	Earthfill
Impounds	Morana river
Height	47.02 m (154.3 ft)
Length	420 m (1,380 ft)
Reservoir
Total capacity	36,990 km3 (8,870 cu mi)
Surface area	31.27 km2 (12.07 sq mi)

Specifications

The height of the dam above lowest foundation is 47.02 m (154.3 ft) while the length is 420 m (1,380 ft). The gross storage capacity is 39,550.00 km³ (9,488.55 cu mi).[1]

Purpose

• Irrigation

See also

• Dams in Maharashtra
• List of reservoirs and dams in India

References